Bling in the New Year (LTM)

Limited Time Magic:  Week 1

Bling in the New Year dance party!

This dance party will take place in Tomorrowland from Dec. 30th - Jan. 5.

Now that's a rockin' new year's party!


HAVE A MAGICAL DISNEY DAY!
Candice

Limited Time Magic! a year of surprises

Disney has announced an exciting promotion that begins next week!

Each week in 2013 Disney will unveil a new Limited Time Magic event for the week!
What fun!!!
Stay tuned to Disney Days with Candice for updates on Limited Time Magic.


Disney has also declared 2013 the Year of the Ear!
Each month there will be a new couture set of Ears available in the parks.

We've got EARS, say CHEERS!


HAVE A MAGICAL DISNEY DAY!
Candice

12 Disney Days of Christmas (the full list)

(to the tune of "The Twelve Days of Christmas")

On the Twelfth day of Christmas Disney gave to me:

The Christmas Day Parade

11 Disney Trees

10 Icing-covered Fingers

9-Thousand Snowflakes

8 Jammin' Pals

7 Hundred Candles

6 Hours of Santa

5 MILLION LIGHTS

4 Animated Movies

3 Ornaments

2 Christmas Goodies

And a Sign for all my neighbors to see!

HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Candice

12 Disney Days of Christmas...Day 12

On the Twelfth day of Christmas...Disney gave to me:

The Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade!

On Christmas Day, Disney gives us a magical treat!  Everyone gets to go to Walt Disney World!  Through their TV's, that is.  Tune in to the Christmas Day Parade on ABC to experience some Disney magic with your family.  The parade airs at 10 am Eastern, 9 am Central, Mountain & Pacific.  My DVR is set to record it, so that we can enjoy the magic together after the gifts have been opened.


MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!
Candice

12 Disney Days of Christmas...Day 11

On the Eleventh day of Christmas...Disney gave to me:

Eleven Christmas Trees!


If you have ever been to Walt Disney World during Christmas, then you know how spectacular the Disney Christmas trees are.  And they are everywhere you turn!  Here are 11 of my favorites:

Animal Kingdom Lodge

Animal Kingdom

Art of Animation

Contemporary Resort

Downtown Disney

Epcot

Grand Floridian

Hollywood Studios

Magic Kingdom

Port Orleans Riverside

Yacht Club

HAVE A MAGICAL DISNEY DAY!
Candice

12 Disney Days of Christmas...Day 10

On the Tenth day of Christmas...Disney gave to me:

Ten Icing-Covered Fingers!

Have you seen this awesome Mickey Gingerbread House kit?
The kit comes with classic Mickey shaped candies, Mickey and Minnie windows and everything else you will need  to make this precious decoration.  No baking, no fuss, just fun!

My kids and I just put one of these cute gingerbread houses together.  It was easy and so much fun!


HAVE A MAGICAL DISNEY DAY!
Candice

12 Disney Days of Christmas...Day 9

On the Ninth day of Christmas...Disney gave to me:

Nine-thousand Snowflakes!

Where else can you enjoy south Florida weather while experiencing the magic of Christmas snow?  Only in Walt Disney World!

On select nights throughout November and December, the Magic Kingdom hosts Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.  This event is complete with a Christmas Parade, Holiday Wishes nighttime spectacular, cookies with hot cocoa, Santa Claus and snowflakes falling on Main Street!

Ahhh...you've got to love it when Christmas and Disney magic combine!  Truly special!


HAVE A MAGICAL DISNEY DAY!
Candice

12 Disney Days of Christmas...Day 8

On the Eighth day of Christmas...Disney gave to me:

Eight Jammin' Pals!


That would be Mickey and his seven closest friends, in Mickey's Jingle Jungle Parade at Animal Kingdom!

Mickey's Jingle Jungle Parade is an absolute blast!  This parade at Animal Kingdom is a fun, Christmas version of the usual Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade.  It takes place in the middle of the day, and it features Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, Chip & Dale!  So get a good viewing spot, and yell out a big "Merry Christmas" to your favorite Disney pals!


HAVE A MAGICAL DISNEY DAY!
Candice

12 Disney Days of Christmas...Day 7

On the Seventh Day of Christmas...Disney gave to me:

Seven hundred candles!

Epcot's Candlelight Processional is a favorite Walt Disney World holiday tradition for many!

The Candlelight Processional is performed nightly (three times a night on most nights) from late November to December 30th.  A mass choir comprised of cast members, guest choirs and The Voices of Liberty is accompanied by a 50 piece orchestra.  This 50 minute show includes beautiful Christmas carols and the telling of the Christmas story.  Throughout November and December, many celebrities come to Disney World to narrate this popular event in the America Gardens Theatre.  The 2012 narrators consist of 13 celebrities  including Neil Patrick Harris, Whoopi Goldberg, Blair Underwood, Jodi Benson, Amy Grant and more.


HAVE A MAGICAL DISNEY DAY!
Candice

12 Disney Days of Christmas...Day 6

On the Sixth day of Christmas...Disney gave to me:

Six hours of Santa!


The Santa Clause trilogy has become a well-loved Christmas staple in many homes.

You better think twice
before going outside to investigate "such a clatter" on
Christmas Eve!

The "Mrs." Clause!

Jolly Old Jack Frost???

My favorite of the three is definitely the original, "The Santa Clause."  When it first came out, I had a hard time "buying into" Tim Allen as Santa.  However, as time has passed, and the movies have been watched over and over again, I have grown to LOVE Tim Allen in this role.

Which of these three movies is your favorite?


HAVE A MAGICAL DISNEY DAY!
Candice  

12 Disney Days of Christmas...Day 5

On the Fifth Day of Christmas...Disney gave to me:

FIVE MILLION LIGHTS!!!

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney's Hollywood Studios boasts 5 million colorful Christmas lights!  Amazing!

Since 1995, this 10 minute light show synchronized to music has been delighting Walt Disney World vacationers.  Some nights, the show is even topped off with magical snow flurries!

The next time you get to experience the Osborne Family Lights, make sure you look for the elusive purple cat.  He hides in a different spot each year.

This holiday season, you can catch this fantastic light show until January 6, 2013.

Have you ever seen the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights?


HAVE A MAGICAL DISNEY DAY!
Candice

12 Disney Days of Christmas...Day 4

On the Fourth Day of Christmas...Disney gave to me:

Four animated Christmas movies!


I am well aware that there are more than four animated, Disney Christmas movies.
However, these four movies are the ones that have been played in my house a hundred times this month.

"Mickey's Christmas Carol"
was a favorite of mine as a child, and I absolutely LOVE sharing this movie with my kids.

"Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas"
is a fun collection of animated stories starring Mickey and his pals.  

"Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas"
is another fun collection of Christmas shorts starring our favorite Disney characters.

"Winnie the Pooh, and Christmas Too"
is one that my kids could watch over and over again.

What animated, Disney Christmas movies do you enjoy each year?


HAVE A MAGICAL DISNEY DAY!
Candice

12 Disney Days of Christmas...Day 3

On the Third Day of Christmas...Disney gave to me:

Three Ornaments for my tree!

The blanket wrapped around baby Mickey on this ornament has a soft, fuzzy texture.

I just love how the ornament that Mickey is sitting on is shaped like a classic Mickey!

This ornament has a cool little surprise on the back...a tiny Tinkerbell!

I absolutely LOVE this collection of Walt Disney World ornaments on my tree!  My parents bought us these ornaments on our Christmas Disney trip in 2010.  One for the hubby and me, one for our oldest son, and one for our youngest (who I was pregnant with at the time).  They make me smile every year!

HAVE A MAGICAL DISNEY DAY!
Candice

Disney is going to be "Frozen" next year!

Disney's 53rd Full-Length Animated Theatrical Feature is set to hit the big screen next year.

"Frozen"

"Frozen" will take us on a journey with Anna & Kristoff as they seek out the Snow Queen, Elsa.

This first peak at "Frozen" is absolutely beautiful, and it has such a wonderful feeling of fantasy!

I cannot wait to see this!

HAVE A MAGICAL DISNEY DAY!

Candice

12 Disney Days of Christmas...Day 1

On the First Day of Christmas...Disney gave to me:

A sign for my neighbors to see!

I just love this new addition to our Christmas decorations!  I found this at Walgreen's in November in the clearance section for only $2!  Love it!  It makes my kiddos so happy every time we pass it when walking to the front door.

HAVE A MAGICAL DISNEY DAY!
Candice

12 Disney Days of Christmas...Day 2

On the Second Day of Christmas...Disney gave to me:

Two Christmas Goodies!

Have you tried these yet???

I found the Mickey Mouse Peeps at Walgreen's Pharmacy, and they are so big!  Much larger than your average Peep.

I have seen the Pillsbury Mickey Mouse sugar cookies at several grocery stores.  These are awesome and easy!  Kids love them (and so do I)!  I have taken them to several Christmas events already, for the kids to enjoy.

HAVE A MAGICAL DISNEY DAY!
Candice

Just What THE World Needs...More Pirates!

An all new Pirates of the Caribbean experience is coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios soon!

Check out more pirate-themed fun available at Walt Disney World here.

The all new attraction, Pirates of the Caribbean:  The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow is set to open December 6, 2012.  This walk-thru experience will take you on a journey through the stories we have come to love in Disney's popular movies starring Johnny Depp as the eccentric Capt. Jack Sparrow.

This beloved Disney movie about pirates is set to come out of the vault on Feb. 5, 2013!

HAVE A MAGICAL DISNEY DAY!

Candice

Nov. 2012 - WDW Attraction Closures

ATTRACTION CLOSURES

DISCLAIMER:  This is unofficial information found from various sources.  This information is subject to change without notice.  Please contact Walt Disney World directly to confirm.  Though I make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information, it is not guaranteed.

LIST OF CLOSED ATTRACTIONS FOR NOVEMBER 2012:

MAGIC KINGDOM

Fantasyland......New Fantasyland Expansion Construction.....Grand Opening Dec. 6, 2012.....Soft Openings Nov. 19, '12

EPCOT

Future World.....Test Track.........................CLOSED UNTIL Dec. 6, 2012……….Poss. Soft Openings 1-2 wks earlier

Future World….Epcot Character Spot…...CLOSED Oct. 21, 2012 – Feb. 2013…Characters will be near Fountain View Ice Cream

DISNEY'S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

Honey I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure.....................CLOSED Oct. 8, 2012 - Nov. 16, 2012

Studio Backlot Tour..........................................................CLOSED Oct. 8, 2012 - Nov. 16, 2012

DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM

No Closures in November (as of 11/5/2012)

DISNEY’S TYPHOON LAGOON

Water Park………………………………………………..CLOSED for refurb Oct. 28, 2012 – Jan. 5, 2013

Please check the Walt Disney World website and calendar for additional information or contact WDW directly.

HAVE A MAGICAL DISNEY DAY!

~Candice

Thankful...

November is a month for thankfulness!

Social media is full of people expressing their thankfulness, so I thought we could have a little fun with it as well.

I am definitely thankful for Disney!  And I am so thankful for all of the wonderful Disney experiences I have had over the years.  I'm sure you are too!

So let's enjoy, "Blast From the Past November."

Share your favorite Disney pics with us!  From your first trip to Walt Disney World to your Disney On Ice experience last week, we want to see it!

Send your photos with a brief caption to:  candicestoves (at) yahoo (dot) com

I look forward to sharing the memories!


HAVE A MAGICAL DISNEY DAY!
Candice

Villains Week: Watch Out for the Boogie Man

Disney has some spooktacular villains of the non-human variety!
Think monsters and creatures that go bump in the night.
Here are some of our favorites!

Oogie Boogie (The Nightmare Before Christmas)

Randall (Monsters Inc.)

Chernabog (Fantasia)

The Headless Horseman (The Adventures of Ichabod & Mr. Toad)

Dragon Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty)

Backson (Winnie the Pooh)

Here are some animals with attitude, turned Disney villain.

Check out these Disney Mean Girls.

These Disney villains are definitely Bad Boys!


HAPPY HALLOWEEN
&
HAVE A MAGICAL DISNEY DAY!
Candice